Recruiter - Maternity Cover

Kingdom Services Group Ltd; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingdom Services Group is seeking an organised and motivated Recruiter for a 12-month maternity cover, based at the Newton-le-Willows Head Office. The role supports the full recruitment process across the Security division, from attracting candidates to onboarding successful hires.

You’ll coordinate interviews, manage candidate experience, and support hiring managers to fill vacancies efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and telephone skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, reliable and team-oriented attitude.
• Right to work in the UK and able to provide employment references.
• Demonstrates Kingdom's CARE values in everything they do.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Professional and confident communicator.
• Organised, proactive, and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage applications for current vacancies.
• Screen CVs and assess candidate suitability against role requirements.
• Arrange interviews and recruitment assessments.
• Conduct candidate interviews via video conferencing platforms.
• Guide candidates through the recruitment process from application to onboarding.
• Respond professionally and promptly to telephone and email enquiries.
• Provide excellent support to candidates, managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve recruitment queries efficiently and professionally.
• Accurately take and relay messages when required.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and databases.
• Ensure candidate information is GDPR compliant and up to date.
• Assist with pre-employment checks, right-to-work verification, and references.
• Prepare recruitment documentation and correspondence.
• Support recruitment reporting and KPI tracking.
• Work towards agreed recruitment targets.
• Provide administrative support to the wider Recruitment Team.
• Help identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Skills

Customer service

Telephone skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Team orientation

Right to work in the UK

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Recruiter (Maternity Cover)

Location: Newton-le-Willows Head Office

Salary: £26,227.56 per annum

Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Start Date: October 2026

Join Kingdom Services Group as a Recruiter on an Exciting 12-Month Maternity Cover Contract!

We're looking for an organised, motivated, and people-focused Recruiter to join our busy Recruitment Team based at our Newton-le-Willows Head Office.

In this role, you'll support the full recruitment process across our Security division, from attracting and screening candidates through to coordinating interviews and onboarding successful applicants. You'll play a key role in delivering a positive candidate experience while supporting hiring managers to fill vacancies efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration and customer service skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to develop their recruitment career.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Candidate Management

• Monitor and manage applications for current vacancies.
• Screen CVs and assess candidate suitability against role requirements.
• Arrange interviews and recruitment assessments.
• Conduct candidate interviews via video conferencing platforms.
• Guide candidates through the recruitment process from application to onboarding.

Communication & Customer Service

• Respond professionally and promptly to telephone and email enquiries.
• Provide excellent support to candidates, managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve recruitment queries efficiently and professionally.
• Accurately take and relay messages when required.

Administration & Compliance

• Maintain accurate recruitment records and databases.
• Ensure candidate information is GDPR compliant and up to date.
• Assist with pre-employment checks, right-to-work verification, and references.
• Prepare recruitment documentation and correspondence.

Reporting & Team Support

• Support recruitment reporting and KPI tracking.
• Work towards agreed recruitment targets.
• Provide administrative support to the wider Recruitment Team.
• Help identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong customer service and telephone skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, reliable, and team-oriented attitude.
• Right to work in the UK and able to provide employment references.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Demonstrates Kingdom's CARE values in everything they do.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Professional and confident communicator.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Organised, proactive, and customer-focused approach.

About Kingdom Services Group

Kingdom Services Group is one of the UK's leading providers of Security, Cleaning, Recruitment and Training services. With over 11,500 colleagues, a presence across 5,000+ customer sites, and annual revenues exceeding £300 million, we're proud of our reputation for delivering award-winning services with care.

Why Join Us?

• Monday to Friday working hours with no weekends.
• Be part of a supportive and experienced recruitment team.
• Gain valuable recruitment experience within a growing national organisation.
• Opportunity to make a real impact on attracting and hiring quality talent.